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Marshmallow Sculptures

Here's an artsy activity that's relatively mess-free and helps kids with their dexterity. Set out some squishy marshmallows and some toothpicks for your preschool Picasso to sculpt into a work of art. Wouldn't it be fun to make a marshmallow caterpillar after reading Eric Carle's bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar?!

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